CIL 511 Family Literacy for Linguistically and Culturally Diverse Learners

Participants will delve into the field of family literacy with emergent bilingual learners, focusing on the foundational concepts of multimodality, multiliteracies, transnational literacies, and culturally sustaining approaches. Major topics include exploring literacy practices, incorporating funds of knowledge and funds of identity to plan strategies for home-school literacy partnerships, building community-based partnerships, and using technology to welcome and build upon family and community literacies in schools. Course includes 20 clinical hours. Pre requisite(s): None. Co-requisite(s): None. 3 semester hours

Credits

3